Oxbridge

/ˌɑksˈbrɪdʒ/
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Other forms: Oxbridges

Definitions of Oxbridge
  1. noun
    general term for an ancient and prestigious and privileged university (especially Oxford University or Cambridge University)
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    type of:
    university
    establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching
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